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Thankfully, even with a few updates.. Kamigamo Jinja remains the place that it has always been. One can find a beautiful area in which to walk, feed the shrineʻs horse and learn about the area. When finished at the shrine take a short walk through...More

Kamigamo and Shimogamo are the two oldest shrines in Kyoto. They tend not to be touristy, they're slightly off the beaten path and they're modest, but somehow still miraculous. I am totally a fan of Shimogamo which is at the fork of the Kamo River/Demachiyanagi....More

This walk was ok, nice enough, but I did think it would have a more magical feel about it. There were many people which took away from it. Some parts were definitely nicer than others. I would still say it is worth a visit, but...More

Kamigamo Shrine, located in the northern end of Kyoto, is one of the world heritage sites that the ancient capital has. From the entrance gate to the main building, there is a large lawn field, which is well maintained. It is very nice, indeed, to...More

Both Kamigamo Shrine and its sister Shimogamo Shrine, in Northern Kyoto, merit visits. Kamigamo Shrine is the end-point for the magnificent Aoi Festival in May. It has beautiful eternal lawns and as the picture shows twin sand cones whose symbolism is subject to interpretation.

Kamigamo is one of the most tranquil and beautiful Shinto shrines in Japan. Before visiting it read "Shinto: The Kami Way" to have a recognition of the buildings and symbols at Kamigamo. Look into all of the spaces. View the remote areas, listen to the...More

Kamigamo Shrine is one of the oldest in Kyoto according to my understanding, and I could see that the Japanese visitors behaved in a more reverent/serious manner here. Not just a sightseeing place or museum. You can take photographs, but I would pay attention and...More

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Northern Kyoto

Hot springs and historic temples characterize theleafy landscapes of Northern Kyoto. Acres of tranquilresidential streets are interrupted by some of Kyoto'smost gorgeous architectural gems, including themajestic Golden Pavilion of Kinkakuji, the sereneartistry of the Ryoanji Temple rock gardens, and thebold red paint across the structures of EnryakujiTemple. Once a religious core of the city, the

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district now boasts some of its most remote andpeaceful hot springs, as well as a few of its bestfamily-run mom-and-pop restaurants. A blend ofextremely local at its outskirts, and highly peopledat its tourist centers, Northern Kyoto nonethelessretains a halcyon air in harmony with nature.

Kamigamo Shrine would be an amazing place for a Wedding. When I was visiting in September, a famous Kabuki Actor married a famous actress there. Kamigamo Shrine is a bit far afield and I don't believe there would be many... More

Kamigamo Shrine would be an amazing place for a Wedding. When I was visiting in September, a famous Kabuki Actor married a famous actress there. Kamigamo Shrine is a bit far afield and I don't believe there would be many hotels in that neighborhood. The area immediately near the Shrine is more of a neighborhood than an area with hotels. I would choose a more central location for staying and make sure to arrange transportation to the location, since it is a bit of a walk form any train stations. I took a train to the nearest station and then took a bus (I speak Japanese), and while it wasn't hard, it took a little figuring out. Taxi's or rented mini-van's would be easiest for guests.